Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose said that the statement issued by the Presidency on President Muhammadu Buhari’s sudden vacation was vague, saying, “Nigerians deserve to know the truth about their President because the President is an open book that every Nigerians should be free to read.
Monday, 8 February 2016
Tinubu, Daar Comm In Out Of Court Settlement
Justice Iyabo Akinkugbe of a Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, was Friday told that parties in the N150 billion libel suit filed by APC leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu against Daar Communications PLC, owners of Africa Independent Television (AIT) have agreed to settle out of court based on certain terms of settlement. The terms of settlement are: “That the defendant hereby makes a public and unequivocal retraction of the said documentary titled ‘Lion of Bourdilon’, which was broadcast on its television station (AIT), and shall further make the retraction, three times, once daily, on AIT. “That the defendant hereby tenders an unreserved apology to f claimant for the broadcast of the documentary on its television station, AIT, and shall further tender an apology to the claimant on its television station, three times, once daily, on AIT. “That the claimant and the defendant hereby wholly and completely withdraw their respective claims from the court. ” That the claimant and the defendant shall bear their respective costs in this suit. That these Terms of Settlement shall be made the judgment of this Honourable Court in this suit.’ It would be recalled that Justice Akinkugbe had referred the parties to the Case Management Conference (CMC), maintaining that if during the conference the parties could not reach a compromise, the case would be referred to a trial judge. Tinubu had dragged the Daar Communications Plc to court, claiming damages over alleged documentary titled: “Lion of Bourdilion” ran by the television the house, which the politician claimed to have lowered his reputations in the eyes of the public. He said the documentary was politically sponsored to tarnish his reputation in the public eye. During Friday’s proceeding, counsel for both Parties (Chief Mike Ozekhome SAN and Chief Woke Olanipekun SAN) thanked the judge for giving them chance to settle the issue amicably. “We have come for settlement out of court. Every war that was fought is finally settled on a round-table. We have agreed to settle out of court based on the Terms of Settlement dated January 29, 2016" Ozekhome said.
AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY CULTISTS, POLICE FACE - OFF - Varsity Reacts
Afe Babalola University has reacted to the recent violence that has engulfed the campus. In a statement signed by Tunde Olofintila, Head, Corporate Affairs of the varsity presented the institution's position on the recent unfortunate development.
The press statement :
Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), a 21st Century modern University which places high premium on Academic, learning, Research and character, has rules and regulations which must be obeyed at all material times.
To give vent to the all-important academic aspect of the University’s business, it is a a well-known convention or culture among members of the ABUAD community that students cannot score less than 1.5 CGPA. Those who are within this unacceptable range of academic performance are therefore encouraged to do better so that they can be what the Founder, Aare Afe Babalola, SAN and Management want them to be in future, great men and woman.
The Founder therefore goes as far as awarding cash Awards of N500,000 to those with 5.0 CGPA, N250,000 to those with 4.8 CGPA and N100,000 for those with 4.5 CGPA. It is on record that there are students who have collected this largesse for two to four years consecutively.
However, there were some skirmishes on Campus on Sunday night. As it is in some public Universities, the said skirmishes was engineered and orchestrated by those who were not doing well academically and who are not prepared to improve on their academic performance.
It must be emphasized here that the University’s First Semester Examinations which commenced two weeks ago are programmed to be rounded off this weekend after which the students would proceed on their First Semester Break.
But rather than continue with the examination, those with low Academic grades, some of who did not have clearance certificates for the First Semester and/or who did not register for the First Semester examination, went on rampage and in the process vandalized some University’s property, the cost of which is being assessed.
We want to assure all parents, well-wishers and stakeholders that the situation has been put under control with people going about their business without let or hindrance.
In consonance with our well-respect culture of uninterrupted academic calendar, the examinations will go on, contrary to their plan, and Management will not close down the six-year old institution of Higher Education.
Breaking News CULTISTS, POLICE IN SHOOTING BATTLE AT AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY NOW!
A parent (name withheld) of an undergraduate in Afe Babalola University just shared this message now
My daughter just called me at AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY NOW dat school has bn taken over by cultist shooting at each other sporadically,that a police was shot in his hand other shootings going on now, dat d whole students are running helter skelter now. She said d school gate has bn set on fire right now nd some part of d school, I can hear noises nd screaming going on underground
There was a Gang Fight at ABUAD yesterday. Police came in and tension rose when a Student was shot in the hand. Serious Riot and looting ensued. Right now some Students are being taken away to an "unknown destination" by the Police. But they are Students in whose possession looted items were found.
Hostel and Cafeteria in ABUAD has been thoroughly destroyed by these frat boys, cars are damaged.
We will keep you posted on further development on this face off.
OONI IS THE FATHER OF YORUBA RACE - Alake of Egbaland
The Alake of Egbaland Oba Adedotun Gbadebo described Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II as the overall father and spiritual leader of the yoruba race.
In a press statement signed by
Comrade Moses Olafare,
Director of Media and Public Affairs, Ooni's Palace, Alake made this known during a courtesy visit by Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi to his palace in Abeokuta,Ogun State.
He commended the Ooni of Ife for his efforts on the unity among Yoruba traditional rulers and pledged his support and that of Egba people for the progress of the race.
According to him "you have done very well, your unity agenda which you have embarked on in the last one month is highly commendable and we in Egbaland are solidly behind you as the Spiritual leader and father of all Yoruba people".
He maintained that "Ile-Ife remains the source of all of us in Yoruba and and the entire humanity as those who have refused to acknowledge this fact over the years are now beginning to see the light".
He also showered encomiums on former President Olusegun Obasanjo for prostrating flat before Arole Oodua recently at Ile-Ife. He described Obasanjo as a man of Culture and values who should be emulated by all.
In His remarks, Ooni Adeyeye who was accompanied by the Oluwo of Iwo Kingdom Oba Adewale Akanbi Telu I praised God Amighty for making the visit a reality and thanked the Alake of Egba Land for his hospitality and love demonstrated to him and his entourage. .
He also lauded Alake for supporting the agenda of the uniting Yoruba Nation with a view to bringing together our people towards the development of our nation.
He emphasised that Yoruba did not value themselves as a nation and maintained that we must value our nation and ourselves by ourselves in order to make necessary progress.
Others on his entourage include the High Chiefs Jaaran of Ife, Waasin of Ife, Arode of Ife, Lowa-Ate of Ife, Erebese of Ife, Obadio of Ife, Obalesu of Ife, Magistrate Lekan Ijiyode, Hon. Biyi Odunlade, Architect Tokunbo Omisore, Mr Akin Daodu and Mr Jide Fadairo
The train subsequently moved to the palaces of Olowu of Owu and Osile of Okeona-Egba, Oba Dosumu and Oba Tejuoso respectively where Ooni was also treated as the father of Yoruba Race.
Sunday, 7 February 2016
Etisalat Drags MTN to Court Over Acquisition of Visafone
MTN Nigeria is enmeshed in another controversy as Etisalat Nigeria is kicking over the recent acquisition of the last surviving Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) operator, Visafone Communications.
Etisalat has instituted a legal action against MTN over the acquisition of Visafone’s 800MHz spectrum.
The grievance of Etisalat is about the transaction, claiming that the South African firm, which has been a dominant player in Nigeria, is enjoying too much favoritism and that the deal would further give MTN more powers to dominate other players in the industry, coupled with the allegation that the bid was not made open for other players to participate.
Public Relations Regulatory and Corporate Affairs Division Officer of Etisalat , Chinesie Amanfo, confirmed that the firm has filed a suit against MTN over the acquisition.
“The legal action is considered necessary to prevent the use of the Visafone’s 800MHz spectrum by MTN at this time, as it will entrench the dominance of MTN in the retail data services market.
“You will recall that MTN Nigeria was declared dominant by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in 2013 and remains dominant in the wholesale leased line and retail voice markets.
“The use of the 800MHz spectrum to deploy broadband services ahead of its competitors, particularly those who, prior to MTNs purchase of Visafone, held similar spectrum bands as MTN, will further entrench MTN’s dominance in the Nigerian telecommunications sector.
“We have in addition and in line with Section 86 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003 engaged the NCC to understand the basis of its decision to approve the acquisition. As you are aware, the matter is already in court, as such, we are restrained from commenting further on the matter.”
When MTN was contacted on the matter, a senior official of the telecommunications firm confirmed that Etisalat had taken the telecommunications firm to court over Visafone acquisition. “I can’t say more than that for now,” the official said.
-Guardian
KUNLE AFOLAYAN IS THE BULL OF THE INDUSTRY - Tade Ogidan
Celebrated film maker Tade Ogidan who has directed several award winning movies recently commended Kunle Afolayan the rave of the movie industry particularly over his new Pan-African movie - The CEO.
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During a courtesy visit to Afolayan' office, he previewed a rough cut of the movie and said “You are now like a bull that has charged into a chinaware shop of film obstacles. You demolish all the myths, fears and film making challenges with insane dare, grit and unstoppable determination. Now, that is good. God will always make all good things doable for you.”
The CEO which features music star, Angelique Kidjo among others is expected to hit the cinema across Africa and beyond later in the year
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